7055-C - USB 2.0 vs USB 3.0

[Omnax]

Hello,

I own Intona 7055-C which I am using between my PC and DAC together with two USB 2.0 cables, as audio does not require higher bandwidth.

Does anyone know if there is any benefit (for Audio) in using USB 3.0 cable from PC to Intona, and then USB 2.0 from Intona to DAC compared to using two USB 2.0 Cables.

Thanks.

[Daniel (Intona)]

There is no theroetical benefit when using USB 3.0 cables. The extra wires within the USB 3.0 cable are simply not used when connected to a USB 2.0 DAC. The only practical benefit may be in a better cable quality when using original Intona USB 3.0 Industrial cables. The shielding is superb and may give some additional protection to environmental electromagnetic radiation.